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Post by tfaith on Sept 18, 2008 10:59:11 GMT -5
so i have been dealing with a lot of repressed issues; anxiety; crap that has to do with my health in general that causes more UN NEEDED stress...and i am getting to the point of actually considering going to yet another doctor...to try and manage the stress, etc. i have, like many, had a rough childhood and what not. i know i act the way i do for certain reasons (i study pyschology) but i am not aware of the magical answer or way of changing all of that. it happened, i can't change it, so i don't see how much talking about it could help...but i haven't tried it yet so maybe it would, i don't know i am also unsure if i can manage the stress & anxiety & all the repercussions of that on my body, with meds or just exercising more or what. has anyone here been to one, or had another way of helping really cope with some issues? thanks ladies
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Post by ouchy on Sept 18, 2008 13:14:53 GMT -5
I'm not sure what you're asking if anyone has been to one. One what? A psychiatrist? I can say that hypnotherapy has helped me the most.
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Post by tfaith on Sept 18, 2008 14:20:35 GMT -5
a therapist or psych...or had any luck with RX meds for anxiety/stress...cause i have tried the natural stuff and they haven't helped i did try hypnotherapy for the smoking thing...didn't work though
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Post by ouchy on Sept 18, 2008 14:24:13 GMT -5
LOL! I didn't read the title. Sorry. You have to go in with a completely open mind and WANT to make a change. Hypnosis won't work unless you REALLY want it to. I had a lot of luck with Zoloft the first time I took it. The second time it gave me horrible side effects. That's why I switched to hypnosis. It was amazing, but I let it take full effect. My husband tried it for weight loss but fought the induction, so it didn't work for him (since he didn't let it).
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Post by ouchy on Sept 18, 2008 14:24:32 GMT -5
I talked to both a therapist and a psychologist. Neither worked for me.
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Post by tfaith on Sept 18, 2008 14:42:51 GMT -5
hmmm....i suppose that means i will either try to just make my life more 'stress-free' (haha) or start trying out the therapists, etc. my internal medicine doctor that told me i held all my stress in and caused me to be sicker, that i needed to talk to 'someone'. didn't specify what or where just someone. gotta love those doctors and their advice!!
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Post by artsygal on Sept 18, 2008 19:30:12 GMT -5
I have panic disorder, depression, and generalized anxiety and have tried many many things... LOL This all runs in my family. Drugs: always made me worse Psychiatry: all they did was give me drugs The BEST thing I ever did was see a cognitive behavioral therapist. I can actually function now. She was awesome, and taught me how to filter stimuli and keep my anxitey in check. She also helped me work through a lot of "stuff." The only reason I don't still see her is she moved out of state It's really important to find someone who meshes well with your own personality. Now I combine acupuncture, diet, and exercise to keep all the mental crap in check. Leisa
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Post by jjuls22 on Sept 18, 2008 20:57:28 GMT -5
i saw a therapist and she helped some what. tried to change my point of view about the disease. I am on celexa and i absolutely love it. I feel so much less anxiety, im not overwhelmed by the small things, ive stopped crying alll the time. I would say try it out, there is no harm done if you feel that it doesnt work out ya know?
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Post by donnamb on Sept 18, 2008 21:50:16 GMT -5
I second the recommendation for finding a cognitive behavioral therapist. I had CBT about 7 years ago for generalized anxiety, and it changed my life for the better. The other cool thing about CBT is that it is also used for people with chronic pain conditions and people often report less pain after the CBT. As a matter of fact, I use some of the relaxation and deep breathing exercises to help control my pain when it is mild to moderate. Here is a site that can explain the concept in greater detail: www.nacbt.org/ When you are looking for a therapist, you might want to ask and see if they have also treated people with chronic pain conditions. It would be really great if you found someone who has treated both anxiety and chronic pain.
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Post by rach on Sept 19, 2008 3:36:45 GMT -5
Hi, I think maybe a therapist would of more benefit than a psych, especially if you don't want to try drug treatments. I know its a whole different situation but my boyfriend sees a therapist/counsellor (he has depression/anxiety from things in his past) and it always seems to help him a lot. I think they are able to offer a different perspective, and help you change the way you have become acustomed to thinking about things. They also offer ways of coping, suggestions on what to do when things become overwhelming, etc. To me, it sounds like a positive expreience.
That being said i haven't seen one myself, despite having incredibly bad coping mechanisms and being on antidepressants for over a year which my doctor said she would only give to me if i spoke to someone! To me the thought of letting someone in to my inner world is terrifying, and is also admiting a problem which i don't really want to do. So if you decide to see someone, make sure you really want to do it, otherwise you probably wont get much out of it.
Best of luck, let us know how you progress if you do start seeing someone.
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Post by lmk1019 on Sept 19, 2008 10:34:01 GMT -5
I agree with rach. I have been on many antidepressants over the years... for depression and axiety. All that happened was it worked for a while, stopped working, then I went through withdrawl when coming off of them. I think seeing a therapist would help. I have been told that I should see one... but theres so much ab my past and my childhood and even now that i dont think I could tell a stranger. And i dont like the idea of anyone knowing i have to go.. i feel like its kinda like admitting defeat.
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Post by KSA on Apr 14, 2011 9:01:43 GMT -5
I want to add that those are not the only two options for therapy. Art Therapy had been amazing for me and a outlet let releases my stress even if it is a little stick drawing with crayons and oil pastels which is what I did last night. We have a discussion Anger Mangement was the topic last night. I also love to paint pottery so if you need a stress release and you want a cheap easy way and like painting or art. Take a walk around a museum,paint,draw or pick up a camera. Sometimes the therapist can be you. Use your creative energy. I also believe hypnosis is a wonderful way of treatment. Relaxation cd that Karen gave me for my hysterectomy got me thru it w nothing more that the cd a a few ib profen.
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